Sermons on God Is So Good:

The Good Covid Samaritan

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 24, 2020

Is the opportunity to do good being hindered by the need to social distance? Should we be cautionary or should we take the risk in order to help our fellow man? The story of the Good Samaritan might give us some insight into that.

THE GOOD COVID SAMARITAN Luke 10:30-37 In the sermon last week I shared Gal. 6:9-10, focusing on our need to do good to the family of believers. This week I was thinking about the beginning of vs. 10, "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people". My thoughts went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:9, James 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 27, 2024

This is the most misinterpreted parable in the gospels

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have all heard the Parable of the Good Samaritan. It is a beautiful story about an unlikely hero helping someone in need. At first glance, we would say this is a biblical case of social justice—a man in need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Brethren

Too Good To Be True

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 8, 2010

Too Good To Be True, But It Is True! ❶. Redemption ❷. Regeneration ❸. Responsibility ❹. Rewards ❺. Resurrection

Every day, American consumers receive offers that just sound too good to be true. In the past, these offers came through the mail or by telephone. Now the con artists and swindlers have found a new avenue to pitch their frauds — the Internet. The on-line scams know no national borders or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:41

Denomination: Baptist

The Non-Exclusive Good

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003

A Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

5th Sunday in Lent John:12:20-33 "The Non-Exclusive Good. "   20 ¶ Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew went with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Love And Good Deeds

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

We are called to spur one another on to love and good deeds

“Love & Good Deeds” Hebrews 10 - October 14, 2012 Turn with me in your bibles to Hebrews 10. We have been going through the book of Hebrews, and we are camping out for a month looking at the five calls to us given here in chapter 10. The book of Hebrews is a book of the Bible written ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is A Day Of Good News

Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Nov 1, 2005

Who would still dare to say that the Bible is a boring book? What a tremendously gripping story, full of suspense and drama. The message of this afternoon sends us home with a question. Do I care for the people around me, do I take responsability to share

‘This is a day of good news’ (2 Kings 6:24-7:20) Who would still dare to say that the Bible is a boring book? We have just read a tremendously gripping story, full of suspense and drama. The different people in the story all have their own way oof reacting to a situation of serious crisis in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of The Good Times

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 25, 2004

A study of the danger that the good times in our lives pose to our Christian lives.

Faithfulness in good times as well as bad Introduction There is a famous poem that is frequently used in Christian circles, it has been used here a few times, it is called ’footprints’. It is about how the Lord carries us through the difficult times of life. There are also many songs about the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Becoming Good Dirt

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jul 14, 2008

The Parable of the Sower teaches us not only what not to be, but what we can be to become fertile soil for the seed of the Spirit.

Introduction: The first recorded parable of Jesus is “The Parable of the Sower.” It is the only parable which Jesus explains line by line. One of the important things for us to understand is that fields in biblical times were not like our fields today which have been prepared by modern ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bearing Good News

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 10, 2011

Being An Encouragement To Others Has Benefits!

Luke 1:1-45 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Good As Dead - Advent

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 8, 2006

Advent. It is hard to do an orignial John the Baptist advent sermon isn’t it? I give it a go. Our life circumstances do not determine the validty of who Jesus is. Also, John 1:6-9, 15-16,19-23.

There are starting to be more movies with biblical themes coming out – the Nativity is the latest. I was thinking…Disney Studios might jump on the bandwagon and produce a biblically oriented film. I think there are many stories they could choose from….but you know Disney has a habit of changing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Is Enemy Of The Best

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2014

Choosing what is best is often counter-intuitive. Christians are responsible to choose what is best.

“Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he said. But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Time To Forgive Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

Learning to forgive, even when all is against you.

A GOOD TIME TO FORGIVE Acts 7:54-60 While preparing for this message I ran across a funny story to share on forgiving.One day a visitor leaned on the old fence around a farm while he watched an old farmer plowing with a mule. After a while, the visitor said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas And Good Samaritan !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 11, 2012

To glean the whole range of lessons including that of CHRISTMAS from the good ole’ Good Samaritan parable!!!

CHRISTMAS AND GOOD SAMARITAN!!! One of the outstanding aspects of the Saviour’s Ministry was his narration of parables. The word parable is a transliteration of the Greek word "parabole" (para-bow-LAY), and comes from two Greek words, "para" (translated "beside") and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: *other

10. The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

OBJECTIVES: 1. Listeners will be informed of the importance of living out our faith in Christ through acts of compassion and mercy. 2. Listeners will be challenged to give of their physical, emotional, and financial resources to help those in need.

INTRO: Luke 10:25-37 (NLT) 25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” 27 The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Example Of The Good Samaritan

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Example of the Good Samaritan

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Example of the Good Samaritan Luke 10: 25-37 Today we see a lawyer, who s essentially an OT scholar, ask Jesus the question ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ This was not an honest question as he was trying to see how Jesus measured up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational